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FrozenIntroducing Racing TV Novices’ Handicap Chase (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £6020.34
- 2m 4f 198y
- Class 4
- 6 runners
Runners: 6 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Snow
Abandoned
Form: 24/23- D
Last run: 435 days
W: 12st 2lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 122
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
7th Mar 2025 Soft 2m 4f 110y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Winless over fences but he wasn't disgraced when fourth of seven in C&D handicap 24 days ago; possibilities off a 3lb lower mark. |
20/1 |
|
4th 4 |
11th Feb 2025 Soft 2m 4f 110y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
didn't always jump with fluency, in touch with leaders, lost position and towards rear 8th |
20/1 |
|
4th 4 |
11th Feb 2025 Soft 2m 4f 110y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
didn't always jump with fluency, in touch with leaders, lost position and towards rear 8th |
20/1 |
Abandoned
Form: -21344 D
Last run: 36 days
W: 12st 1lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 121
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 10 |
13th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 6f 151y Class 4 |
10st 4lb |
Following a two-month break and a spell in the doldrums this 10yo returned to form when third of 13 at Ayr (3m, soft) a fortnight ago; this C&D winner could be in the mix if backing up that latest performance. |
9/1 |
|
3rd 12 |
29th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 70y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
Two-time hurdle winner who is 5lb lower than when winning over fences here last March; however, this 10yo has been unable to threaten across his five starts since, back over hurdles on the last two occasions. |
33/1 |
Abandoned
Form: -311F4 D
Last run: 17 days
W: 11st 9lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 115
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 2 |
1st Jun 2024 Heavy 2m 0f 48y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
C&D and 2m4f course winner on slow ground; has shown on his last three starts that he is competitive on this mark; each-way player. |
4/1 |
|
5th 10 |
15th Apr 2024 Soft 2m 4f 189y Class 2 |
11st 5lb |
Has rediscovered some form on last two outings, more recently when clear second at Hexham (2m, heavy) last month, and remains well handicapped on past exploits but some of the others appeal more all the same. |
14/1 |
|
5th 10 |
15th Apr 2024 Soft 2m 4f 189y Class 2 |
11st 5lb |
Has rediscovered some form on last two outings, more recently when clear second at Hexham (2m, heavy) last month, and remains well handicapped on past exploits but some of the others appeal more all the same. |
14/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 436
Last run: 36 days
W: 11st 1lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 107
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
7th Mar 2026 Soft 2m 0f 110y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Won three over fences in 2023; has yet to rediscover his form this term after an absence of 25 months but Brian Hughes rides for the first time. |
4/1 |
|
4th 4 |
23rd Feb 2026 Soft 2m 4f 110y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Goes back over fences for the first time since winning at Hexham (1m7f, heavy) in November 2023, one of three chase victories that year; however, he's been well below his best over hurdles on his two runs this winter, following a long absence, and has lots to prove regarding current form. |
14/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 19329
Last run: 41 days
W: 11st 1lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 109
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 6 |
4th Oct 2024 Good 3m 0f 41y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
Has won a point and a bumper; placed twice in handicap chases this summer until below-par run at Worcester last time; more exposed than most. |
12/1 |
|
10th 4 |
1st Sep 2024 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
Won his only bumper; 0-13 jumping under rules (3-6 in points) but placed in good-ground handicap chases at Uttoxeter (3m2f) and Perth (3m) on last two outings; place chance again. |
15/2 |
|
2nd 6 |
17th Aug 2024 Good 2m 7f 180y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
Turned over at short odds on final start for Jack Teal, and didn't offer much on his first two starts for this trainer; better when a staying on third in similar company at Uttoxeter (3m2f, good 14-1) latest; 2lb higher and others favoured. |
4/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 7/6479 D
Last run: 39 days
W: 10st 8lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 7 |
9th May 2026 Good 3m 0f 41y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Veteran; has won on soft ground, but seems best on good ground; fair second over C&D in October (good) but has been beaten more than 30l on his two subsequent starts. |
12/1 |
|
8th 9 |
22nd Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 110y Class 2 |
10st 8lb |
Bagged a silver medal on penultimate start but has lacked consistency otherwise this term; the 12yo faces a stiffer task in this competitive field on return from a break. |
20/1 |
|
4 |
11th Oct 2025 Good 3m 0f 41y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
C&D winner but his last success was 17 months ago and he struggled at Kelso (2m5f, good) last month; now goes back up in trip but he's not easy to predict and others are preferred; regular visor removed. |
16/1 |
Verdict
Having been a creditable fourth of 12 here last month on his second chase start, PADDY THE HORSE is taken to add to his two hurdle wins at Hexham last autumn. The very lightly raced chasing newcomer One Mill Harbour is feared most for Lucinda Russell, while point winner Macavity is another who could improve for the switch to fences. Overcourt and Grand Voyage shouldn’t be ruled out.[Ben Hutton]
Selections
RP Ratings:
Grand VoyageThe Guardian:
OvercourtThe Times:
One Mill HarbourSPOTLIGHT:
Paddy The HorseDaily Record:
Overcourt